Miley Ray Cyrus (born Destiny Hope Cyrus; November 23, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. After playing minor roles in the television series Doc and the film Big Fish in her childhood, she became a teen idol starring as the character Miley Stewart on the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana in 2006. Her father Billy Ray Cyrus also starred on the series, which aired for four seasons until 2011.

Cyrus has earned numerous awards and nominations, was recognized as "Artist of the Year" by MTV in 2013, and was included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in 2008 and 2014, respectively. Her image has been the subject of significant media commentary and public controversy, including the transition from her wholesome image to a highly-sexual persona in the early 2010s. Cyrus is an outspoken animal rights advocate and adopted a vegan lifestyle in 2013.[1]

Life and career

1992–2002: Early life and career beginnings

Destiny Hope Cyrus was born November 23, 1992, in Franklin, Tennessee,[2] to Tish Cyrus (née Leticia Jean Finley) and singer Billy Ray Cyrus.[2] Cyrus was born with supraventricular tachycardia, a condition which causes an abnormal resting heart rate.[3] Her birth name, Destiny Hope, expressed her parents' belief that she would accomplish great things. She was nicknamed "Smiley", later shortened to "Miley", because she often smiled as an infant.[4] She changed her name to Miley Ray Cyrus; her middle name honors her grandfather, Democratic politician Ronald Ray Cyrus.[5]

Against the advice of her father's record company,[6] Cyrus's parents secretly married on December 28, 1993, a year after her birth.[7] They had two more children together, son Braison and daughter Noah.[8] From previous relationships, her mother has two other children, Trace and Brandi.[9] Her father has a son named Christopher,[7] who grew up with his mother, Kristin Luckey, in South Carolina.[6] Four of her siblings eventually entered the entertainment business: Trace as a vocalist and guitarist for the electronic pop band Metro Station,[10] Noah as an actress and singer, Braison as a fashion model, and Brandi as a journalist.[11][12][13] Cyrus's godmother is entertainer Dolly Parton.[14]

Cyrus attended Heritage Elementary School.[15] While working on Hannah Montana, she enrolled at Options for Youth Charter Schools[16] and studied with a private tutor on set.[17] Raised a Christian, she was baptized in a Southern Baptist church before moving to Hollywood in 2005.[18] She attended church regularly while growing up and wore a purity ring.[19] In 2001, when Cyrus was eight, she and her family moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada while her father filmed the television series Doc.[20] After Billy Ray took her to see a 2001 Mirvish production of Mamma Mia! at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, Cyrus grabbed his arm and told him, "This is what I want to do, daddy. I want to be an actress."[21] She began taking singing and acting classes at the Armstrong Acting Studio in Toronto.[22]

In her first role, Cyrus played a girl named Kylie in the television series Doc.[4] In 2003, Cyrus was credited under her birth name for her role as "Young Ruthie" in Tim Burton's Big Fish.[23] During this period she auditioned with Taylor Lautner for the feature film The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D, and although she was one of two actresses remaining, she started doing Hannah Montana instead.[24] Tish Cyrus became Miley's manager, and worked to acquire a team to help her career flourish.[25] Cyrus signed with Mitchell Gossett, director of the youth division at Cunningham Escott Slevin Doherty.[26] Gossett is often credited with "discovering" Cyrus, and played a key role in her auditioning for Hannah Montana.[27] She later signed with Jason Morey of Morey Management Group to handle her music career, having been directed to him by Dolly Parton.[25] Billy Ray's finance manager was hired as well.[25]

2003–2009: Hannah Montana and early musical releases

Cyrus auditioned for the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana when she was eleven years old.[28] She auditioned for the role of the title character's best friend, but was called to audition for the lead role instead.[28] Despite being denied the part at first because she was too "young and small" for the role,[29] she was selected later as the lead because of her singing and acting abilities.[30] The series premiered in March 2006 to the largest audience for a Disney Channel program,[31] and quickly ranked among the highest-rated series on basic cable.[32] The instant success of the series led to Cyrus being labeled a "teen idol".[23][33] She toured with The Cheetah Girls as Hannah Montana in September 2006, performing songs from the show's first season.[34]Walt Disney Records released a soundtrack credited to Cyrus' character in October of that year.[35] The record was a commercial success, topping the Billboard 200 chart in the United States; it went on to sell over three million copies worldwide.[36] With the release of the soundtrack, Cyrus became the first act within The Walt Disney Company to have deals in television, film, consumer products, and music.[33] She had a two-year relationship with actor Tyler Posey.[37] Cyrus has stated that she dated singer and actor Nick Jonas from June 2006 to December 2007,[38] claiming they were "in love" and began dating soon after they first met.[39] Her relationship with Jonas, as well as her "spoofing" fellow Disney alums Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato, attracted considerable media attention.[40] Cyrus came out as pansexual to her mother when she was 14,[41][42][43] and has said: "I never want to label myself! I am ready to love anyone that loves me for who I am! I am open."[44]

Cyrus signed a four-album recording contract with Hollywood Records to distribute her non-Hannah Montana soundtrack music.[45] She released the two-disc album Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus in June 2007.[46] The first disc was credited as the second soundtrack by "Hannah Montana", while the second disc served as Cyrus' debut studio album.[46] The album became her second to reach the top of the Billboard 200, and has sold over three million copies since its release.[47] Months after the release of the project, "See You Again" (2007) was released as the lead single from the album.[48] The song was a commercial success, and has sold over two million copies in the United States since its release.[49] She then collaborated with her father on the single "Ready, Set, Don't Go" (2007).[50] Cyrus embarked on her highly successful Best of Both Worlds Tour (2007–08) to promote its release.[51][52]Ticketmaster officials commented that "there [hadn't] been a demand of this level or intensity since The Beatles or Elvis".[53] The tour's success led to the theatrical release of the 3D concert film Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert (2008).[54] While initially intended to be a limited release, the film's success led to a longer run.[55]

Cyrus and friend Mandy Jiroux began posting videos on the popular website YouTube in February 2008, referring to the clips as "The Miley and Mandy Show"; the videos garnered a large online following.[56] In April 2008, several images of Cyrus in her underwear and swimsuit were leaked by a teenage hacker who accessed her Gmail account.[57][58] Further controversy arose when it was reported that Cyrus, then fifteen, had posed topless during a photo shoot with Annie Leibovitz for Vanity Fair.[59]The New York Times later clarified that although the pictures left the impression that she was bare-breasted, Cyrus was wrapped in a bed sheet and was not topless.[60]

Cyrus went on to release her second studio album, Breakout (2008), in June of that year.[61] The album boasted the highest first week sales of her career thus far, and became her third to top the Billboard 200.[62][63] Cyrus later starred with John Travolta in the animated film Bolt (2008), her debut as a theatrical actress.[64] The film was a critical and commercial success earning her a Golden Globe nomination.[65]

In March 2009, Cyrus released "The Climb" (2009) as a single from the soundtrack to the Hannah Montana feature film.[66] It was met with a warm critical and commercial reaction, becoming a crossover hit in both pop and country music formats.[67] The soundtrack, which features the single, went on to become Cyrus' fourth entry to top the Billboard 200; this made her, at sixteen, the youngest performer in history to have four number one albums on the chart.[68] She released her fourth soundtrack as "Hannah Montana" in July 2009, which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.[69] Cyrus later launched her first fashion line, Miley Cyrus and Max Azria, through Walmart.[70] It was promoted by the release of "Party in the U.S.A." (2009) and the EPThe Time of Our Lives (2009).[71][72] Cyrus said the album was "a transitioning album [...] really to introduce people to what I want my next record to sound like and with time I will be able to do that a little more".[72] "Party in the U.S.A." went on to become one of Cyrus' most successful singles to date, and is considered one of her signature songs.[73] She next embarked on her first world tour, the Wonder World Tour (2009), which was a critical and commercial success.[74] On December 7, 2009, Cyrus performed for Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the British Royal Family at the Royal Variety Performance in Blackpool, Lancashire.[75]

Billboardranked her as the fourth, best-selling female artist of 2009.[76]

2010–2012: Can't Be Tamed and focus on acting

Hoping to foster a more mature image, Cyrus starred in the film The Last Song (2010), based on the Nicholas Sparks novel.[77] It garnered a generally negative critical reaction,[78] though it was a box office hit.[79][80] While filming, she began a romantic relationship with her co-star, Liam Hemsworth.[81] Cyrus further attempted to change her image with the release of her third studio album, Can't Be Tamed (2010).[82] The album featured a more dance-oriented sound than her prior releases, and caused a considerable amount of controversy because of its lyrical content and Cyrus' live performances.[83][84][85][86] It sold 106,000 copies in its first week of release, and became her first studio album not to top the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.[87] Due to the controversy surrounding the release, the album's second, and final single, "Who Owns My Heart" was released solely in select European territories.[88][89] Cyrus released her final soundtrack as "Hannah Montana" that October; it was a commercial failure.[90] Cyrus' decline in sales for these releases was attributed to her controversial image.[87]

Cyrus was the center of more controversy when a video posted online in December 2010 showed a then eighteen Cyrus smoking salvia with a bong.[91][92][93] 2010 ended with her ranked number thirteen on Forbes'Celebrity 100 list.[94]

She embarked on her worldwide Gypsy Heart Tour (2011) in April, which featured no North American dates.[95] Cyrus cited her various controversial moments as the reason behind this, claiming she only wanted to travel where she felt "the most love".[96][97] Following the release of Can't Be Tamed, Cyrus officially parted ways with longtime record label Hollywood Records.[98] With Hannah Montana now officially over, Cyrus announced that she planned to take a hiatus from music to focus on her film career.[99] She commented, "I've not taken, like, acting lessons or anything, but it doesn't mean I don't need to because I'm sure I do ... I'm probably going to go book an acting coach."[100] She later confirmed she would not be going to college for the time being, stating that "[she is] a firm believer that you can go back at any age you want", and that she "[had] worked hard to get to where [she is] now, and [wanted] to enjoy it while it lasts".[101][102]

Cyrus hosted the March 5, 2011, episode of Saturday Night Live, during which she performed in a number of skits and poked fun at her recent controversies.[103][104] She later made an appearance on the MTV series Punk'd, appearing with Kelly Osbourne and Khloé Kardashian.[105][106] Cyrus starred in the independent film LOL (2012) with Demi Moore.[107] The film had a limited release, and was critically and commercially unsuccessful.[108][109][110] She then starred in the comedy film So Undercover, appearing as an FBI agent who is required to go undercover at a college sorority.[111] It was also reported on August 2, 2011, by Contact Music that Cyrus had signed on to star in an untitled comedy in which she plays a woman who breaks a promise to God.[112] It was later announced that Cyrus would star in the film Family Bond, portraying a girl who tracks down her estranged spy father in an attempt to save her kidnapped mother.[113]

Cyrus released a string of live performances known as the Backyard Sessions through YouTube during the spring and summer of 2012; the performances were of classic songs that Cyrus personally liked.[114] Having begun working on a failed fourth album the previous year, Cyrus resumed working on a new musical project in late 2012.[115] She collaborated with producers Rock Mafia on their song "Morning Sun" (2012), which was made available for free download online.[116] She had previously appeared in the music video for their debut single, "The Big Bang" (2010).[117] Cyrus later provided guest vocals on "Decisions" (2012) by Borgore.[118] Both Cyrus and Hemsworth appeared in the music video for the track.[119] She went on to appear as Missi in two episodes of the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men.[120] She was also confirmed as a primary voice actress in the feature film Hotel Transylvania, but dropped out of the project to coordinate her musical comeback.[121] On May 31, it was announced that Cyrus and Hemsworth were engaged following a nearly three-year, on-again, off-again relationship.[122] Cyrus generated considerable media attention after cutting her traditionally long, brown hair in favor of a blonde, pixie cut; she commented that she had "never felt more [herself] in [her] whole life" and that "it really changed [her] life".[123][124]

Cyrus released her new single "We Can't Stop" on June 3.[134] Touted as her comeback single, it went on to become a worldwide commercial success, topping the charts in territories such as the United Kingdom.[135][136] The song's music video set the VEVO record for most views within twenty-four hours of release, and became the first to reach 100 million views on the site.[137] Cyrus performed with Robin Thicke at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, a performance that resulted in widespread media attention and public scrutiny. Her simulated sex acts with a foam finger were described as "disturbing", and the whole performance as "cringe-worthy".[138][139] Cyrus released "Wrecking Ball" (2013) as the second single from Bangerz on the same day as the VMAs.[140] The song became an instant hit, and its accompanying music video showing her swinging naked on a wrecking ball was viewed over nineteen million times within its first day of release.[140][139] The single became Cyrus' first single to top the Hot 100 chart in the United States having sold over two million copies.[141]

After months of media speculation, on September 16, 2013, a representative for Cyrus announced that she and Hemsworth had decided to call off their engagement, ending their four-year relationship.[142] On October 2 MTV aired the documentary Miley: The Movement, which chronicled the recording of her fourth studio album Bangerz,[143][144] which was released on October 4.[145] It was a commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 with first week sales of 270,000 copies.[146] On October 5, Cyrus hosted Saturday Night Live for the second time; she received mostly positive critical reviews which called the episode "good but not great".[147][not in citation given]
On November fifth, rapper Future's "Real and True" was released as a single featuring Cyrus and Mr. Hudson; an accompanying music video premiered five days later on November 10, 2013.[148] In late 2013 she was declared Artist of the Year by MTV.[149] On January 29, 2014, she played an acoustic concert show on MTV Unplugged, performing songs from Bangerz featuring a guest appearance by Madonna.[150] It became the highest rated MTV Unplugged in the past decade with over 1.7 million streams.[151] Cyrus was also featured in the Marc Jacobs spring 2014 ad campaign along with Natalie Westling and Esmerelda Seay Reynolds.[152] She launched her controversial Bangerz Tour (2014) that year, which received a generally positive reception.[153][154]
On April 1, about two months into her tour, Cyrus received news her Alaskan Klee Kai, Floyd, was found mauled to death at her home in Studio City after engaging in a fight with a coyote. The incident traumatized Cyrus to the point where by the end of her tour, Cyrus had dedicated her life to veganism and has since continued promoting it.[155]
Two weeks later, Cyrus suffered an allergic reaction to the antibioticcephalexin, prescribed to treat a sinus infection,[156] resulting in her hospitalization in Kansas City. Though some dates had to be rescheduled, the tour resumed days later.[157]

2016–2017: The Voice and Younger Now

In 2016, following the release of her fifth studio album the previous year, Cyrus resumed working on her upcoming sixth studio album.[175][176] She was a key advisor during the tenth season of the reality singing competition The Voice.[177] After months of speculation, it was confirmed in March 2016 that Cyrus had rekindled her relationship with Liam Hemsworth.[178][179] That same month, it was announced that Cyrus had signed on as a coach for the eleventh season of The Voice as a replacement for Gwen Stefani; Cyrus is the youngest judge to appear in any incarnation of the series.[180] In September 2016, Cyrus co-starred in Crisis in Six Scenes, a television series Woody Allen created for Amazon Studios. She plays the part of a radical activist who causes chaos in a conservative 1960s household while hiding from the police.[181][182] On September 17, 2016, she appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where she sang Bob Dylan's "Baby, I'm In the Mood for You", a rendition that Fallon called "fantastic".[183] In October 2016, Cyrus confirmed that she was once again engaged to Liam Hemsworth.[184]

On the night of November 11, 2018, while filming on location in South Africa,[202] Cyrus broke a longstanding social media blackout meant to lead to the premiere of her seventh studio album[203] to reveal the home she shared with Hemsworth burned down in the Woolsey wildfire.[204][205] In her posts, she expressed devastation for her community and acknowledged the safety of herself, her fiancé, and their many pets, while providing links for her followers to donate time, money, and resources to groups and charities in the effort to extinguish the 2018 California wildfires and help those whom they affected. She was one of many resident entertainers in the area, including actor Gerard Butler and musicians Neil Young and Robin Thicke, who lost their homes in the fire.[206][207][208][209]

Cyrus's vocal range is mezzo-soprano,[222] but according to mtv.com, her vocals were once described as an alto,[223] with a "Nashville twang" in both her speech and singing voice.[104] On "Party in the U.S.A." (2009), her vocals feature belterrefrains,[224] while those on the song "Obsessed" (2009) are described as "husky".[225] Releases such as "The Climb" (2009) and "These Four Walls" (2008) feature elements of country music and showcase Cyrus's "twangy vocals".[226] Cyrus experiments with an electropop sound on "Fly on the Wall" (2008), a genre that she would explore further with the release of Can't Be Tamed (2010), her third studio album.[227] It was initially intended to feature rock music elements prior to its completion,[228] and Cyrus claimed after its release that it could be her final pop album.[229] The album's songs speak of Cyrus' desire to achieve freedom in both her personal life and her career.[229] She began working on Bangerz (2013) during a musical hiatus, and described the project as having a "dirty south feel" prior to its release.[230] Critics noted the use of hip hop music and synthpop in the album.[231] The album's songs are placed in chronological order telling the story of her failed relationship with Liam Hemsworth.[232] Cyrus described Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz (2015) as "a little psychedelic, but still in that pop world".[161]

Stage performances

Cyrus has become known for her controversial performances, such as during her Bangerz Tour (2014) and Milky Milky Milk Tour (2015).[233] Her performance of "Party In the U.S.A." at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards sparked a "national uproar" because of her outfit and her perceived pole dancing.[234][235] She faced similar controversy following a performance of "Can't Be Tamed" (2010) on Britain's Got Talent, where she pretended to kiss one of her female dancers on stage.[236] Cyrus defended the performance, feeling she did nothing wrong.[236] Cyrus was the subject of public and media scrutiny following her performance of "We Can't Stop" (2013) and "Blurred Lines" (2013) with Robin Thicke at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. Clad in a skin colored latex two-piece, Cyrus touched Thicke's crotch area with a giant foam finger and twerked against his crotch.[237] Shortly thereafter, the word "twerk" was added to the online version of the Oxford Dictionary of English.[238] The performance resulted in a media frenzy; one reviewer likened the performance to a "bad acid trip",[138] while another described it as a "trainwreck in the classic sense of the word as the audience reaction seemed to be a mix of confusion, dismay and horror in a cocktail of embarrassment".[239] Cyrus entered the stage of her Bangerz Tour (2014) by sliding down a slide in the shape of a tongue, gaining media attention during the tour for her costumes and racy performances.[240]

Cyrus performing at the Kids Inaugural: We Are the Future concert in 2009

In January 2011, Cyrus met an ailing fan with spina bifida with the charity Kids Wish Network.[263] In April 2011, she appeared in a commercial for the American Red Cross asking people to pledge $10 to help those affected by the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami.[264] In the same year Hilary Duff presented Cyrus with the first ever Global Action Youth Leadership Award at the first Annual Global Action Awards Gala for her support of Blessings in a Backpack, an organization that works to feed hungry children in schools, and her personal Get Ur Good On campaign with the Youth Services of America. Cyrus stated: "I want (kids) to do something they love. Not something that seems like a chore because someone tells them that's the right thing to do or what their parents want or what's important to people around them, but what's in their heart."[265][266] In December 2011, she appeared in a commercial for the charity J/P Haitian Relief Organization, and teamed up with her elder brother Trace Cyrus to design a limited edition T-shirt and hoodie for charity. All proceeds from the sale of these items went to her charity, Get Ur Good On, which supports education for under-privileged children.[267][268] In the same month, she performed her song "The Climb" at the CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.[269]

At the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards, Jimmy Fallon announced that Cyrus was the winner of the Video of the Year award for her song "Wrecking Ball". Instead of accepting the award herself, she had a twenty-two-year-old homeless man by the name of Jesse collect it for her. She had met him at My Friend's Place, an organization that helps homeless youth find shelter, work, health care and education. His acceptance speech encouraged musicians to learn more about homeless youth in Los Angeles and what they can do to help at Cyrus's Facebook page.[280] Cyrus then launched a Prizeo campaign to raise funds for the charity. Those who made donations were automatically entered into a sweepstake for a chance to meet Cyrus on her Bangerz Tour in Rio de Janeiro that September.[281]

Cyrus is the founder of the Happy Hippie Foundation, which works to "fight injustice facing homeless youth, LGBTQ youth and other vulnerable populations".[282] Since 2014, the foundation has served nearly 1,500 homeless youth in Los Angeles, reached more than 25,000 LGBTQ youth and their families with resources about gender, and provided social services to transgender individuals, youth in conflict zones, and people affected by crisis situations.[283] Happy Hippie encourages Cyrus’s fans to support causes including gender equality, LGBTQ rights and mental health through awareness campaigns and fundraising.

On June 15, 2015, Cyrus unleashed the campaign #InstaPride[284] in collaboration with Instagram. The campaign features a series of portraits starring transgender and gender-expansive people, which were posted to her Instagram feed with the hashtags “#HappyHippiePresents” and “#InstaPride”. It was aimed at encouraging diversity and tolerance by showing these people in a positive light as examples for others who might be struggling to figure themselves out, as well as a reference point for people who didn’t know personally anyone in that situation. Cyrus was the one behind the camera for the photoshoot the whole time and even interviewed her 14 subjects to share their personal stories along with their portraits. She decided to predominate the color yellow since she believes it is a happy and not sexualized color. She said she wanted to bring attention and celebrate people who wouldn’t normally find themselves being the stars of a photoshoot or wouldn’t find themselves on the cover of a magazine.[285]

Public image

In the early years of her career, Cyrus had a generally wholesome image as a teen idol.[286] Her fame increased dramatically following the Vanity Fair photo scandal, and it was reported that photos of Cyrus could be shopped for $2,000 apiece.[286] In the following years, Cyrus' image continued to shift dramatically, differing from her previous teen idol status.[286]Donny Osmond wrote of Cyrus' transition into adulthood: "Miley will have to face adulthood..... As she does, she'll want to change her image, and that change will be met with adversity."[287] The release of Can't Be Tamed (2010) saw Cyrus officially attempting to distance herself from her teenage years, releasing controversial music videos for her songs "Can't Be Tamed" (2010) and "Who Owns My Heart" (2010).[288][289] Her behavior generated a considerable amount of controversy throughout 2013 and 2014, though godmother Dolly Parton stated "...the girl can write. The girl can sing. The girl is smart. And she doesn't have to be so drastic. But I will respect her choices. I did it my way, so why can't she do it her way?"[290]

Cyrus was placed at number seventeen on Forbes' list of the most powerful celebrities in 2014, with the magazine noting that "The last time she made our list was when she was still rolling in Hannah Montana money. Now the pop singer is all grown up and courting controversy at every turn."[291] In August 2014, it was reported that Bluewater Productions has documented her life in a comic book called Fame: Miley Cyrus, starting with her controversial 2013 MTV Video Music Awards performance to her Disney fame, and exploring her childhood in Tennessee.[292] The comic book was written by Michael L. Frizell and drawn by Juan Luis Rincón, and is available in both print and digital formats.[293] In September 2010, Cyrus was ranked number ten on Billboard magazine's first ever list of Music's Hottest Minors of 2010,[294] and was ranked number twenty-one on the 2011,[295] and number eighteen on the 2012 version of the list.[296] In May 2013, Maxim ranked Cyrus first on their Hot 100 of the year.[297] Cyrus was chosen by Time as one of their finalists for Person of the Year in November 2013.[298] She came in third place with 16.3% of the vote.[299] In March 2014, Skidmore College, New York started offering a special topics sociology course entitled "The Sociology of Miley Cyrus: Race, Class, Gender and Media" which was "using Miley as a lens through which to explore sociological thinking about identity, entertainment, media and fame".[300] In 2015, Cyrus was listed as one of the nine runners-up for The Advocate's Person of the Year.[301]

Cyrus was raised as a Christian and identified herself as such during her childhood and early adult life.[18] Cyrus includes references to Tibetan Buddhism in the lyrics of "Milky Milky Milk" (2015).[302]

Cyrus came out as pansexual to her mother when she was 14,[41][42][43] and has said: "I never want to label myself! I am ready to love anyone that loves me for who I am! I am open."[44] In June 2015, Time reported that she also identifies as gender fluid.[303] She was quoted as stating she "[doesn't] relate to being boy or girl, and I don't have to have my partner relate to boy or girl."[304] Cyrus is a supporter of the LGBT community, and is often vocal about her beliefs on the topic.[305] Her song "My Heart Beats for Love" (2010) was written for one of Cyrus' gay friends,[306] while she has since claimed that London is her favorite place to perform due to its extensive gay scene.[307] Cyrus also has an equals sign tattooed on her ring finger in support of same-sex marriage.[308] She is the founder of the Happy Hippie Foundation, which works to "fight injustice facing homeless youth, LGBTQ youth and other vulnerable populations".[309]

Cyrus is open about her recreational use of cannabis.[310][311] She told Rolling Stone in 2013 that it was "the best drug on earth" and called it, along with MDMA, a "happy drug".[312] While accepting the Best Video award at the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards, Cyrus smoked what appeared to be a joint on stage; this was removed from the delayed broadcast of the program in the United States.[313] In a 2014 interview with W, Cyrus stated "I love weed" and "I just love getting stoned."[314]

Wealth

Miley Cyrus's net worth is estimated at $200 million in 2017. She earned $201 million from sold-out concerts and $76 million from endorsements. Her lifetime (2001–2017) earnings are estimated to be in excess of $360 million.[315]

^ abPetrusich, Amanda (June 9, 2015). "Free to be Miley". Paper. Archived from the original on January 7, 2016. Retrieved January 26, 2016. She recalls confessing to her mother, at age 14, that she had romantic feelings toward women. 'I remember telling her I admire women in a different way. And she asked me what that meant. And I said, I love them. I love them like I love boys,' she says. 'And it was so hard for her to understand. She didn't want me to be judged and she didn't want me to go to hell. But she believes in me more than she believes in any god. I just asked for her to accept me. And she has.'

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Franklin, Tennessee
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Franklin is a city in and county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. Located about 21 miles south of Nashville, it is one of the cities of the Nashville metropolitan area. Since 1980, its population has increased more than fivefold and, based on its 2013 estimated population of 68,886, it is ranked as the seventh-largest city in Tennessee. The city of Franklin was founded October 26,1799, by Abram Maury, Maury named the town after national founding father Benjamin Franklin, who was a close friend of Dr. Hugh Williamson, a member of the Continental Congress after whom Williamson County was named. Ewen Cameron built the first European-American house in the town of Franklin, Cameron was born February 23,1768, in Balgalkan, Ferintosh, Scotland. He emigrated to Virginia in 1785 and from there came to Tennessee, Cameron died February 28,1846, having lived 48 years in the same log house. His second wife, Mary, and he are buried in the old City Cemetery and his descendants have lived in Franklin continuously since 1798, when his son Duncan was born. During the American Civil War, the Battle of Franklin was fought in the city on November 30,1864, forty-four buildings were converted to use as field hospitals. The Carter, Carnton, and the Lotz historic homes are still standing from this era, long a suburb to Nashville, Tennessee, Franklin has expanded more than fivefold since 1980, when its population was 12,407. In 2012, it had an population of 68,280. This makes it rank as the seventh-largest city in the state, many of its residents commute to businesses in Nashville, but considerable growth has occurred in Franklin and the county of a regional economy. In the early morning hours of Christmas Eve of 1988, one died when an F4 tornado struck the city. Franklin is located at 35°55′45″N 86°51′27″W, according to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 78.0 km².77.8 km² of it is land and 0.2 km² of it is covered by water. Since the late 20th century, the city has grown rapidly in population, as of the census of 2010,62,487 people,16,128 households, and 11,225 families resided in the city. The population density was 1,393.3 people per square mile, the 17,296 housing units averaged 575.9 per square mile. The average household size was 2.55 and the family size was 3.09. In the city, the population was distributed as 27. 9% under the age of 18,7. 5% from 18 to 24,38. 1% from 25 to 44,19. 2% from 45 to 64, the median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males, for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males

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Tennessee
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Tennessee is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. Tennessee is the 36th largest and the 17th most populous of the 50 United States, Tennessee is bordered by Kentucky and Virginia to the north, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, and Arkansas and Missouri to the west. The Appalachian Mountains dominate the eastern part of the state, Tennessees capital and second largest city is Nashville, which has a population of 654,610. Memphis is the states largest city, with a population of 655,770, the state of Tennessee is rooted in the Watauga Association, a 1772 frontier pact generally regarded as the first constitutional government west of the Appalachians. What is now Tennessee was initially part of North Carolina, Tennessee was admitted to the Union as the 16th state on June 1,1796. Tennessee was the last state to leave the Union and join the Confederacy at the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861, occupied by Union forces from 1862, it was the first state to be readmitted to the Union at the end of the war. Tennessee furnished more soldiers for the Confederate Army than any other state besides Virginia and this sharply reduced competition in politics in the state until after passage of civil rights legislation in the mid-20th century. This city was established to house the Manhattan Projects uranium enrichment facilities, helping to build the worlds first atomic bomb, Tennessees major industries include agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. Poultry, soybeans, and cattle are the primary agricultural products, and major manufacturing exports include chemicals, transportation equipment. In the early 18th century, British traders encountered a Cherokee town named Tanasi in present-day Monroe County, the town was located on a river of the same name, and appears on maps as early as 1725. The meaning and origin of the word are uncertain, some accounts suggest it is a Cherokee modification of an earlier Yuchi word. It has been said to mean meeting place, winding river, according to ethnographer James Mooney, the name can not be analyzed and its meaning is lost. The modern spelling, Tennessee, is attributed to James Glen, the governor of South Carolina, the spelling was popularized by the publication of Henry Timberlakes Draught of the Cherokee Country in 1765. In 1788, North Carolina created Tennessee County, the county to be established in what is now Middle Tennessee. When a constitutional convention met in 1796 to organize a new out of the Southwest Territory. Other sources differ on the origin of the nickname, according to the Columbia Encyclopedia. Tennessee ties Missouri as the state bordering the most other states, the state is trisected by the Tennessee River. The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessees eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River

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Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, officially the City of Los Angeles and often known by its initials L. A. is the cultural, financial, and commercial center of Southern California. With a census-estimated 2015 population of 3,971,883, it is the second-most populous city in the United States, Los Angeles is also the seat of Los Angeles County, the most populated county in the United States. The citys inhabitants are referred to as Angelenos, historically home to the Chumash and Tongva, Los Angeles was claimed by Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo for Spain in 1542 along with the rest of what would become Alta California. The city was founded on September 4,1781, by Spanish governor Felipe de Neve. It became a part of Mexico in 1821 following the Mexican War of Independence, in 1848, at the end of the Mexican–American War, Los Angeles and the rest of California were purchased as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, thereby becoming part of the United States. Los Angeles was incorporated as a municipality on April 4,1850, the discovery of oil in the 1890s brought rapid growth to the city. The completion of the Los Angeles Aqueduct in 1913, delivering water from Eastern California, nicknamed the City of Angels, Los Angeles is known for its Mediterranean climate, ethnic diversity, and sprawling metropolis. Los Angeles also has an economy in culture, media, fashion, science, sports, technology, education, medicine. A global city, it has been ranked 6th in the Global Cities Index, the city is home to renowned institutions covering a broad range of professional and cultural fields, and is one of the most substantial economic engines within the United States. The Los Angeles combined statistical area has a gross metropolitan product of $831 billion, making it the third-largest in the world, after the Greater Tokyo and New York metropolitan areas. The city has hosted the Summer Olympic Games in 1932 and 1984 and is bidding to host the 2024 Summer Olympics and thus become the second city after London to have hosted the Games three times. The Los Angeles area also hosted the 1994 FIFA mens World Cup final match as well as the 1999 FIFA womens World Cup final match, the mens event was watched on television by over 700 million people worldwide. The Los Angeles coastal area was first settled by the Tongva, a Gabrielino settlement in the area was called iyáangẚ, meaning poison oak place. Gaspar de Portolà and Franciscan missionary Juan Crespí, reached the present site of Los Angeles on August 2,1769, in 1771, Franciscan friar Junípero Serra directed the building of the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, the first mission in the area. The Queen of the Angels is an honorific of the Virgin Mary, two-thirds of the settlers were mestizo or mulatto with a mixture of African, indigenous and European ancestry. The settlement remained a small town for decades, but by 1820. Today, the pueblo is commemorated in the district of Los Angeles Pueblo Plaza and Olvera Street. New Spain achieved its independence from the Spanish Empire in 1821, during Mexican rule, Governor Pío Pico made Los Angeles Alta Californias regional capital

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California
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California is the most populous state in the United States and the third most extensive by area. Located on the western coast of the U. S, California is bordered by the other U. S. states of Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona and shares an international border with the Mexican state of Baja California. Los Angeles is Californias most populous city, and the second largest after New York City. The Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nations second- and fifth-most populous urban regions, California also has the nations most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, San Bernardino County. The Central Valley, an agricultural area, dominates the states center. What is now California was first settled by various Native American tribes before being explored by a number of European expeditions during the 16th and 17th centuries, the Spanish Empire then claimed it as part of Alta California in their New Spain colony. The area became a part of Mexico in 1821 following its war for independence. The western portion of Alta California then was organized as the State of California, the California Gold Rush starting in 1848 led to dramatic social and demographic changes, with large-scale emigration from the east and abroad with an accompanying economic boom. If it were a country, California would be the 6th largest economy in the world, fifty-eight percent of the states economy is centered on finance, government, real estate services, technology, and professional, scientific and technical business services. Although it accounts for only 1.5 percent of the states economy, the story of Calafia is recorded in a 1510 work The Adventures of Esplandián, written as a sequel to Amadis de Gaula by Spanish adventure writer Garci Rodríguez de Montalvo. The kingdom of Queen Calafia, according to Montalvo, was said to be a land inhabited by griffins and other strange beasts. This conventional wisdom that California was an island, with maps drawn to reflect this belief, shortened forms of the states name include CA, Cal. Calif. and US-CA. Settled by successive waves of arrivals during the last 10,000 years, various estimates of the native population range from 100,000 to 300,000. The Indigenous peoples of California included more than 70 distinct groups of Native Americans, ranging from large, settled populations living on the coast to groups in the interior. California groups also were diverse in their organization with bands, tribes, villages. Trade, intermarriage and military alliances fostered many social and economic relationships among the diverse groups, the first European effort to explore the coast as far north as the Russian River was a Spanish sailing expedition, led by Portuguese captain Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, in 1542. Some 37 years later English explorer Francis Drake also explored and claimed a portion of the California coast in 1579. Spanish traders made unintended visits with the Manila galleons on their trips from the Philippines beginning in 1565

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RCA Records
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RCA Records is an American record label owned by Sony Music Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, Inc. It is one of SMEs three flagship labels, alongside Columbia Records and Epic Records. The label has released multiple genres of music, including pop, rock, hip hop, R&B, blues, jazz, the companys name is derived from the initials of the labels former parent company, the Radio Corporation of America. It is the second oldest recording company in US history, after sister label Columbia Records, RCAs Canadian unit is Sonys oldest label in Canada. It was one of only two Canadian record companies to survive the Great Depression, kelly, Enrique Iglesias, Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon, Kesha, Miley Cyrus, Giorgio Moroder, Jennifer Hudson, DAngelo, Pink, Tinashe, G-Eazy, Pitbull, Zayn and Wizkid. In 1929, the Radio Corporation of America purchased the Victor Talking Machine Company, then the worlds largest manufacturer of phonographs and phonograph records. The company then became RCA Victor but retained use of the Victor Records name on their labels until the beginning of 1946 when the labels were finally switched over to RCA Victor. With Victor, RCA acquired New World rights to the famous Nipper His Masters Voice trademark, in Shanghai, China, in 1931, RCA Victors British affiliate the Gramophone Company merged with the Columbia Graphophone Company to form EMI. This gave RCA head David Sarnoff a seat on the EMI board, in September 1931, RCA Victor introduced the first 33⅓ rpm records sold to the public, calling them Program Transcriptions. In the depths of the Great Depression, the format was a commercial failure, during the early part of the depression, RCA made a number of attempts to produce a successful cheap label to compete with the dime store labels. The first was the short-lived Timely Tunes label in 1931 sold at Montgomery Ward, in 1932, Bluebird Records was created as a sub-label of RCA Victor. It was originally an 8-inch record with a blue label. In 1933, RCA reintroduced Bluebird and Electradisk as a standard 10-inch label, another cheap label, Sunrise, was produced. The same musical couplings were issued on all three labels and Bluebird Records still survives eight decades after Electradisk and Sunrise were discontinued, RCA also produced records for Montgomery Ward label during the 1930s. Besides manufacturing records for themselves, RCA Victor operated RCA Custom which was the leading record manufacturer for independent record labels, RCA Custom also pressed record compilations for The Readers Digest Association. RCA sold its interest in EMI in 1935, but EMI continued to distribute RCA recordings in the UK, RCA also manufactured and distributed HMV classical recordings on the RCA and HMV labels in North America. During World War II, ties between RCA and its Japanese affiliate JVC were severed, the Japanese record company is today called Victor Entertainment and is still a JVC subsidiary. From 1942 to 1944, RCA Victor was seriously impacted by the American Federation of Musicians recording ban, virtually all union musicians could not make recordings during that period

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The Flaming Lips
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The Flaming Lips are an American rock band formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 1983. In 2002, Q magazine named the Flaming Lips one of the 50 Bands to See Before You Die, the band is best known for its associations with 1960s and 1970s psychedelic subculture, with elements of this culture permeating the groups instrumentation, effects, and composition. Coynes lyrics, in particular, both reference and embody the fascination with the fiction and space opera genres of fiction that were popular during the golden age of psychedelic subculture. The group recorded albums and EPs on an indie label, Restless, in the 1980s. After signing to Warner Brothers, they scored a hit in 1993 with She Dont Use Jelly and they have had more hit singles in Europe than in the U. S. In February 2007, they were nominated for a 2007 BRIT Award in the Best International Act category, by 2007, the group garnered three Grammy Awards, including two for Best Rock Instrumental Performance. The Flaming Lips formed in Norman, Oklahoma in 1983 with Wayne Coyne on guitar, his brother Mark singing lead vocals, the band debuted at Oklahoma Citys Blue Note Lounge. After they went through a host of different drummers, Richard English joined the band in 1984 and that same year they recorded their only release with Mark Coyne singing lead vocals–The Flaming Lips. After his brothers departure, Wayne assumed the duties and the band released their first full-length album, Hear It Is. This line-up recorded two albums, 1987s Oh My Gawd. and 1989s Telepathic Surgery, the latter originally planned to be a 30-minute sound collage. Nathan Roberts replaced English and Jonathan Donahue joined in 1989, in a Priest Driven Ambulance, their first album with producer Dave Fridmann, was recorded at the State University of New York in Fredonia for $5 an hour on a $10,000 budget. The album was host to an expansion in the bands sound and their previous experiments in tape loops. During this period, Coyne made his transition to a higher, more strained vocal style akin to Neil Young, in 1991, the band started recording their major label debut Hit to Death in the Future Head. After the recording of this album Donahue left the band to concentrate on Mercury Rev and Roberts left the band as well and they were replaced by Ronald Jones and Steven Drozd respectively. In 1993, they released Transmissions from the Satellite Heart and this was the only studio album since In a Priest Driven Ambulance to date in which Dave Fridmann has not been involved. The success of this led to long stints of touring, opening for bands including the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Clouds Taste Metallic was released to much fanfare in late 1995. The strain of the year-long Clouds tour, added to the stress from the three years touring in support of Transmissions, was a factor in the departure of Ronald Jones in late 1996

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Teen idol
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A teen idol is a celebrity with a large teenage fan-base. Teen idols are generally young but not necessarily teenaged, often teen idols are actors or singers, but some sports figures and even political figures also have an appeal to teenagers. Some teen idols began their careers as actors, like Leif Garrett, Lindsay Lohan, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Raven-Symoné, Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell, Hilary Duff. The idols popularity may be limited to teens, or may extend to all age groups, many teen idols are targeted for adults for nostalgia purposes. With the advent of television, teen idols were also promoted through programs such as American Bandstand, The Ed Sullivan Show, todays teen idols have spawned an entire industry of gossip magazines, television shows, YouTube, and whole television channels such as E. Many American teen idols achieve cross-over success internationally, however, this list is not limited to American artists alone with some such as Japanese popstar Kusumi Koharu. Ha^Ash and RBD in the 2000s and 2010s, in Spain, La Oreja de Van Gogh, Miguel Bose, Mecano and Hombres G all enjoyed teen-idol status. Even in the music field, a British-Chinese violinist Vanessa-Mae became the first teen idol in that category. The kind of idolizing following Liszt drew in Europe would not be followed for several decades, geraldine Farrar, American opera singer, had a large following of young women nicknamed Gerry-flappers in the early 20th century. However, he claims that many males were also at his sold-out concerts. He was also possibly the first popular singer to have a vehicle created for him. Frank Sinatra, whose career is often linked to his appeal to bobby soxers, is also regarded as having been amongst the first teen idols. Even crooners like Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra were still considered idols, actors Edd Byrnes and Troy Donahue and other artists deliberately cultivated a idol image, like Paul Anka. Anka initially modelled himself on a generic type, the teen idol carried on the process. Of changing the image of male youth, from wild to mild, by providing a cleaner, more wholesome image of masculinity than that of the previous eras rebellious rockabilly heroes. Post-war teens were able to buy relatively inexpensive phonographs — including portable models that could be carried to friends houses —, rock music played on 45s became the soundtrack to the 1960s as people bought what they heard on the radio. Their parents worried about their attraction to artists who were edgy, faces on magazines fed fans, fans buy records, see films, watch TV and buy fashions. Marketing of the teen idol generally focuses on the image, the teen idol is structured to appeal to the pre-teen and young teen female pop audience member and children in general

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Breakout (Miley Cyrus album)
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Breakout is the second studio album by American recording artist Miley Cyrus, released on July 22,2008 by Hollywood Records. It is her first record that is not affiliated with the television series Hannah Montana and she co-wrote eight of its thirteen tracks, several of which with the assistance of Antonina Armato and Tim James. The majority of the record was composed as she traveled during her headlining Best of Both Worlds Tour, overall, Breakout is dominant on pop rock but explores a variety of other musical genres. Lyrical themes addressed in the album relate to breakups and coming of age, Breakout was met with generally favorable reception from critics, though some believed the tracks were not a significant departure from the Hannah Montana franchise. The album encountered commercial success and introduced Cyrus in new countries, the album peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 for one week selling 370,000 copies. It is Cyrus third album to do so, and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Breakout has sold 1.5 million copies in the United States, elsewhere, Breakout topped the Canadian Albums Chart for two consecutive weeks and the Australian Albums Chart for one week. The album also charted within the top ten in Italy, Japan, three singles were released from Breakout. 7 Things was released on June 17,2008 as the single from the album, it was commercially successful. The third single, Fly on the Wall was released on February 27,2009 as the final single, being unable to duplicate the success of the previous singles. Cyrus is a singer-songwriter and actress who starred as Miley Stewart, through the television series, Cyrus developed fame as a teen idol and released music while being credited to Hannah Montana. Cyrus debut studio album, titled Meet Miley Cyrus, was released as the disc of the Hannah Montana 2. Breakout is Cyrus second studio album and her first not be affiliated with the Hannah Montana franchise and she believed it was her breakout record, where she was going to show everyone what Miley Cyrus is all about. Cyrus further explained the album was also appropriately titled because it portrayed her stepping away from Hannah and she also decided to title the album after the song Breakout because it was one of favorite songs. Cyrus believed that compared to previous albums, Breakout was grown-up, Cyrus aimed to incorporate a sound influenced by rock music, saying the writing is definitely different. the lyrics mean more than my last couple of records. According to Cyrus, the album documented, in depth, the events occurred in her life in a year span. Most of the songs were written as Cyrus traveled on the Best of Both Worlds Tour from October 2007 to January 2008. Recording commenced immediately after the tour came to an end, and seized in March 2008, for Cyrus was to film Hannah Montana and she expressed that, through each song, a listener could discover something about her and about themselves

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The Time of Our Lives (EP)
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The Time of Our Lives is the first extended play by American recording artist Miley Cyrus. The EP was released on August 28,2009 by Hollywood Records, with alterations in artwork and track listing, an international edition was issued October 16,2009. The Time of Our Lives was conceived as a release to accompany Cyrus newly launched apparel line with Max Azria, the tracks on the EP were primarily composed by John Shanks and Dr. Luke, who also produced their respective cuts. Cyrus co-wrote one out of seven songs on The Time of Our Lives, musically, the uptempo tracks on the record are in the pop rock and dance-pop genres while ballads are largely soft rock. Lyrically, it explores the themes of relationships, among other subjects. The Time of Our Lives received generally positive reactions from critics, some reviews were critical of the ballads which appear on the record, however. The EP was a success, charting within the top ten in nine countries. In the United States, The Time of Our Lives peaked at two on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Moreover, the EP had success internationally, peaking at three in Greece, number five in Austria, and number six in Spain. Two singles were released from The Time of Our Lives, the lead single, Party in the U. S. A. became Cyrus best-selling effort up to that point, peaking at number two in the Billboard Hot 100. It also became one of the singles in the United States and Hollywood Records best-. The second and final single released from the EP was When I Look at You and it was used to promote the 2010 film The Last Song, which Cyrus starred in. Unable to match Party in the U. S. A. s success, the single appeared in the top twenty of charts in Australia, Cyrus performed songs from The Time of Our Lives live numerous times. Her performance at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards caused an uproar because of its sexuality. She embarked on her first world tour, the Wonder World Tour, in order to support Cyrus then newly launched, joint apparel line with Max Azria, sold exclusively by Walmart stores, an EP was chosen for release. I feel it goes perfect for that kind of look, she commented, for Cyrus, The Time of Our Lives was a transitional EP and a method of re-introducing herself to new audiences. This is kind of my transition, the next record, I definitely want to be able to step it up a bit. Cyrus originally planned for her album to be edgier and more predominant in rock music

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See You Again (Miley Cyrus song)
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See You Again is the debut single by American recording artist Miley Cyrus. It was recorded for Hannah Montana 2, Meet Miley Cyrus, the soundtrack album from the Disney Channel original series Hannah Montana. It was written by Cyrus with the songs producers Antonina Armato and it was released as the lead single from the album by Hollywood Records. Later, it was remixed by Rock Mafia and released on August 25,2008 by Hollywood Records, as the single from Cyrus second studio album. Musically, the track is a pop number that contains influences from various musical genres. Lyrically, the track speaks of teenage romance, See You Again was a critical success, with contemporary critics praising its musical composition and vocal delivery. To follow, it also became Cyrus first commercially successful single, the song introduced her to new audiences and new countries, paving the way for future hits. See You Again became Cyrus best-charting single at the time by peaking at ten on the Billboard Hot 100. Its highest peak internationally was at four on the Canadian Hot 100. Although an official video for the song was never filmed, it was given a promotional music video. The song was promoted through a multitude of television performances. It was included on the set list of Cyrus headlining tours, the Best of Both Worlds Tour, the Wonder World Tour, See You Again has been covered by various notable artists, including Little Boots and Breathe Carolina. Even without a video, the song managed to peak at 10 in the US. In late 2006, Cyrus began execution for her debut album, Cyrus debut studio album Meet Miley Cyrus was attached to the series second soundtrack, Hannah Montana 2, and released as the second disc of the Hannah Montana 2, Meet Miley Cyrus double-disc album. See You Again was written by Cyrus, who was credited to her birth name Destiny Hope Cyrus, Antonina Armato, the writing group has executed numerous songs recorded by Cyrus, contributing to a large part of all three of her studio albums. When composing tracks for Meet Miley Cyrus, Cyrus was originally very apprehensive in regards to adding See You Again to the album, im not sure about this song. I dont think I want to put it on the album, I dont really like it that much. However, she was convinced to record it and, once she listened to the finished product and she thought it was odd, but in a positive light, and decided to include it on her debut album

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7 Things
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7 Things is a song by American singer-songwriter and actress Miley Cyrus. The song was written by Cyrus and co-written by Antonina Armato, also registered as Seven Things I Hate About You, Cyrus developed the song during the Best of Both Worlds Tour while feeling numerous emotions for an ex-boyfriend, mainly being furious. The songs release brought allegations that it was about Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers, musically,7 Things bears aspects of both country and pop rock, while the lyrics in the songs refrain list seven traits Cyrus hates about an ex-boyfriend. 7 Things received mixed to positive reviews music critics and enjoyed worldwide commercial success, becoming a top ten hit on charts in Australia, Japan, Norway. The single was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association, the songs accompanying music video was directed by Brett Ratner and features Cyrus performing the song with a back-up band as many teenage girls lipsync along. The girls clutch a variety of props, such as letters and snow globes. The video was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award at both the 2008 and 2009 award shows, Cyrus promoted the song through several venues including her world tours, the Wonder World Tour and the Gypsy Heart Tour. 7 Things is also under the title of Seven Things I Hate About You. Like most of the songs on Breakout, Cyrus conceived 7 Things while traveling on the Best of Both Worlds Tour from October 2007 to January 2008, I was locked up in the bus the entire time. And it was, like, such a time for me to have a minute for myself. So it was awesome to get to do that and just kinda go through all the different stages of whats going on the last couple of years. And I just thought itd be fun to just kinda, I didnt even mean for it to be for, you know, the record or for anything. It was just like just start writing this, I got into it and I played some of it for my sister and she was like, dude, thats awesome. And it was just so fun to have, like. It was so fun to write. Cyrus says 7 Things was inspired by an ex-boyfriend, when Seacrest asked if she was worried the songs subject would hear it and be upset, Cyrus responded that while she was slightly worried, I want him to be upset. She showed her draft to co-songwriters and producers Tim James and Antonia Armato, originally,7 Things was more soft and nice but Cyrus says she went nuts during the recording process and gave the song a harder sound. Cyrus had initially chosen Fly on the Wall as the single from Breakout